8.7A Revolution Mini Flashcard #1

Front

What season is experienced in the Northern Hemisphere at Position A during the Earth's orbit?

Back

Summer

Front

When does the Southern Hemisphere experience its coldest weather?

Back

When the South Pole tilts away from the Sun

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth and its orbit around the sun

Front

If location A is experiencing winter, where would the sun appear in the diagram?

Back

Location Z

Front

What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing when the Northern Hemisphere is in summer?

Back

Summer

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasonal changes?

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Back

It determines the length of seasons and the temperature variations.

Front

How does the position of the Earth in its orbit affect seasonal weather?

Back

Different positions lead to varying angles of sunlight, affecting temperature and weather patterns.

Front

What is the relationship between the tilt of the Earth and the equinoxes?

Back

The tilt causes equinoxes when day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The North Pole is tilted closest to the Sun, resulting in the longest day of the year.